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Marble Arch sits just outside the Hyde Park's northeastern corner and the western end of Oxford Street in central London. You can reach the Marble Arch area by taking the Tube's Central Line, which is red on Tube maps. Within walking distance of Marble Arch Tube station, you will discover over a dozen restaurants, including fast food, Italian and Indian cuisines.

Fast Food

If you just want a light meal or something fast, the usual chain restaurants are nearby. For healthier fast food, grab a sandwich at Pret A Manger, which uses fresh, preservative-free ingredients. You can also get sandwiches at Subway. If you prefer something a little greasier, head to McDonald's or KFC.

Middle Eastern and African

The Maroush restaurant chain has two sit-down restaurants a short walk up Edgeware Road from Marble Arch. Its Sidi Maarouf eatery specializes in Moroccan cuisine. Each night, Sidi Maarouf provides entertainment for its diners, including belly dancers and live music. Just off Edgeware Road, on Connaught Street, you can enjoy Lebanese dishes served under a skylight and next to an indoor fish pond inside Maroush Gardens.

Italian

You can choose from four different Italian restaurants in the area of Marble Arch. For something more upscale, check out Locanda Locatelli, a one-star Michelin restaurant on Seymour Street. Besides its tempting dinner menu, Locanda Locatelli has an extensive drinks menu that includes cocktails and a large selection of Italian wines. For a more casual and family-friendly Italian restaurant, head to Spaghetti House on Bryanston Street. Spaghetti House serves hearty Italian dishes such as lasagna, ravioli and pizza. For the more adventurous, it even offers wild boar on the menu. Children under 10 get their own menu, which has a selection of dishes from the main menu that come in smaller sized portions. Also offering family-friendly Italian dining and a special kid's menu is Prezzo on Great Cumberland Place. On North Row, you will find the 40-year-old Fino's, which has a wine bar and outdoor dining during the warmer months.

Far East and Indian

Slightly northwest of Marble Arch on a side street, you can test your skills with chopsticks at Mura, a Japanese restaurant serving a variety of dishes, including sushi, in a modern and casual atmosphere. On Bryanston Street, La Port des Indes serves Indian dishes from a set or regular menu, offers a weekly Sunday brunch, and has regular special offers.

Seafood and British with a French Twist

Rhodes, just a two-minute walk from the Marble Arch Tube station, offers fine dining that mixes British and French cuisine in luxury surroundings. For lunch, Rhodes has a set menu that includes fillet of sole and chicken confit. For dinner, you can choose from spice-crusted halibut, Cornish lamb and pigeon. If you have a craving for seafood, head to Seaport on Seymour Place. Seaport is open every day of the week for lunch and dinner. Here, diners head to the fish counter to choose their fresh fish and tell the chef how they would like it cooked.

About the Author

Siobhan Russell has been freelance writing for the Internet since 2003. She has written articles covering a variety of subjects for Travelwand, Yellow Pages and eHow. Siobhan has a particular interest in writing travel and equestrian articles. She has a BA Honors in History and Philosophy from National University Ireland, Maynooth.